800 years old and stlll lookin’ good!
Posted March 2, 2014 at 11:37 AM by Amanda Frentz
At approximately 800 years old the oldest tree in New Orleans City Park is the McDonogh Oak. Just think of all this tree has seen over time!
A *secret* bridge called Goldfish
Posted February 24, 2014 at 8:31 AM by Amanda Frentz
This stone bridge leading to Goldfish Island is called the Goldfish Bridge. It's been a part of City Park since it was built in 1902.
Have you visited it?
This bridge is the only way (by land) to visit the tiny Goldfish Island. From the bridge or the large cement bench on the island, one can view the Peristyle in all her splendor. It's also a great place to...
This is the Allard Oak. Hello Allard Oak.
Posted November 7, 2013 at 8:29 AM by Amanda Frentz
This is the Allard Oak in New Orleans City Park. According to the last survey done a few years ago its size is as follows: 22’8” circumference, 56’ height, 141’ crown spread. This oak is named for Louis Allard, Jr., the heir to the Allard Plantation. The land comprising the Allard Plantation had been under development soon after the founding of New Orleans in 1718. It was primarily a dairy farm with some production...